Current application deadlines for green spaces in Berlin (as of February 2025)
Attention, new email address for filming/applications in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf! (As of October 30, 2024)
Attention, new email address for filming/applications in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf!
The new email address, which is used for filming on public roads as well as in green spaces, is: dreharbeiten@charlottenburg-wilmersdorf.de ; the old email address is still active, but for faster processing please use the new address immediately.
The film office of the Central Road Traffic Authority reports that 3 weeks notice is again required for filming permit applications (as of Oktober 8, 2024)
The film office points out that from May the lead times for filming permit applications will be increased again to 3 weeks. We ask that you take this into account. You will be informed once this changes again.
There are some updates on our website
Important note on the bird breeding season - restrictions on filming (as of April 18, 2024)
Please note that the bird breeding season takes place from April to June. During this sensitive period, special requirements apply to filming in green spaces and protected areas. In particular, filming is only possible to a limited extent in bird sanctuaries, Natura 2000 areas, nature reserves (NSG) and landscape conservation areas (LSG), as well as in forests.
Important points:
Hedge and tree trimming: These activities are not permitted during the breeding season, or are only possible upon presentation of a corresponding report.
Application deadlines: For all approval processes in LSG and NSG, the application deadline is 4-6 weeks. Please plan ahead accordingly!
For detailed information on the protected areas and the application forms, please visit our website: useful tools.
Current information on the following green spaces: Hasenheide and Heinrich-von-Kleist-Park (as of December 19, 2023)
The following green spaces currently only have limited or no approval:
Heinrich-von-Kleist-Park, Schöneberg, behind the Chamber Court
Hasenheide, Neukölln
Reason: park renovation
Current report from the Steglitz-Zehlendorf Environmental and Nature Conservation Office (as of November 15, 2023)
In light of current events, we would like to point out that due to staff capacity, the lead time for applications at the Steglitz - Zehlendorf Environmental and Nature Conservation Office has increased to 4-6 weeks. This concerns conservation matters. Applications regarding pollution control are not affected by this.
Report from the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district office (as of September 29, 2023)
The engineering office of the district Tempelhof-Schöneberg is temporarily issuing a special use ban for the Monumentenstrasse and Crellestrasse areas. This will apply until the end of the year to ensure that the area recovers somewhat. Recurring motifs from serial productions that have already been filmed will be decided on a case-by-case basis based on effort.
Current report from the Mitte district (as of September 25, 2023)
A revised fee structure for film shoots in green areas comes into force with immediate effect.
The new fees for the use of green spaces are set as follows:
The fee rates apply for the calendar day that has begun.
Note from the Central Road Traffic Authority that all applications must be created according to RSA21 (as of August 8, 2023)
The Film Office reiterates that all incoming applications must be prepared in accordance with RSA21 and will also be approved and ordered in accordance with these guidelines. RSA95 no longer applies and applications should no longer be submitted on this basis.
In the Potsdam–Mittelmark district there is still a 4-week application lead time for filming/events (as of July 20, 2023)
The processing of applications for filming/events in the district of Potsdam - Mittelmark is currently 4 weeks.
Report from the Berlin Forests (as of July 20, 2023)
Due to the acute risk of forest fires, all filming requests are examined by the Berlin Forestry Service on a case-by-case basis and, if necessary, a negative decision is made.
There are still no permits for filming in public green spaces in the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district - with the exception of street green spaces (as of summer 2023)
Due to personnel bottlenecks, the responsible road and green area office of the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district still does not issue permits for filming in public green spaces - with the exception of street green spaces.